Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada J.D. Irving Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year
Description

The successful candidate for the Category Manager position will play a crucial role in our Purchasing department. They will be responsible for managing a specific product category, collaborating with suppliers, sales teams, and marketing professionals to drive success. Their analytical skills, strategic thinking, and industry insights will be key to achieving our business goals.

This opportunity is flexible in location: Saint John, New Brunswick, or Halifax, Nova Scotia areas.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a business plan that maximizes sales and profitability of your product categories.
  • Analyze data and consumer trends to develop long-term strategies for your assigned product category.
  • Devise exit strategies for underperforming products.
  • Foster strong relationships with vendors.
  • Determine product positioning and pricing.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective campaigns.
  • Forecast product demand and inventory needs.
  • Agreement negotiation
  • Product development and sourcing through our current vendor base or import by attending trade shows, vendor visits and/or buying group meetings.
  • Work with cross-function teams to achieve the plan.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in category management, preferably in retail or product-focused industries is considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
  • Proficiency in using technology for efficient work processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Able to focus on the detail without losing sight of the big picture.
  • Ability to plan, execute and handle multiple projects and priorities successfully.

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